Valve covers

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  1. russellgaspard

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    I have been searching online for valve covers but all I can find for the 250 inline 6 is ones made out of thin metal. Do they make solid ones? I would really like to have a better quality one if possible. Also when using cork gaskets for the valve cover do I need to use gasket sealer?
     
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    yes, on one side of the gasket.
     
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    Which side of the gasket? Valve cover side or the cylinder head side?
     
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    I always glue the gasket to the cover.
     
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    Thanks! Also do either of you know if they offer better valve covers other than the thin metal?
     
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